Asked if Rooney's goal could prove to be significant, Moyes said: "I think that is right. To get him back, it has been so stop-start through pre-season, to get him to this situation, that was a big moment for him.

"It was a great free-kick and I am sure he has gained confidence. The crowd have given him a great lift and hopefully he can repay them with plenty of goals. He needs a period to get back to what he does best."